When there is not enough space for a full-size washing machine in an apartment, the only way out is to buy a compact model for installation under the sink. There are few suitable options on the market, and even fewer good appliances that provide high-quality laundry. The best representatives of the compact segment, we have collected in this review.
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Candy Aqua 104D2-07 - fast and inexpensive washer
The compact machine with a height of 70 and a depth of 43 cm holds up to 4 kg of linen, so that it can cope with most everyday tasks.
The model has a spin function with an adjustable speed of rotation up to 1000 rpm, but the main thing is to ensure perfect washing of clothes (the quality of washing corresponds to class A).
Pros:
- Stainless steel drum - reliable and durable.
- High energy efficiency class A.
- 17 automatic programs for different types of fabrics.
- There is a quick wash (14, 30, and 59 minutes), as well as an "anti-allergenic" rinse, which is rare for machines of this class.
- The built-in sensor determines the weight of the loaded laundry, after which the program makes the necessary adjustments.
- Ability to postpone the start for any period up to a day
- The cost of 18-21 thousand rubles - the lowest in this segment.
Minuses:
- Noisy - when washing produces sound at 56 dB, but behind the locked bathroom door it is not audible.
- The maximum water temperature does not exceed +75 ° C.
Eurosoba 1100 Sprint (Black & Silver) - front-end with custom modes
A washing machine with dimensions of 46x68 cm will fit under any sink (subject to the installation of a shortened siphon). Up to 4 kg of linen can be placed in its drum - not much, but for a family of 2-3 people it will be enough.
Conveniently, the machine control panel is located not on the side, but on an inclined plane so that all the settings can be seen.
Pros:
- Cute design - non-marking black case with silver and white inserts.
- Energy efficiency at the level of A +.
- Built-in filter for cleaning tap water (indicator will tell when it will need to be washed).
- 14 automatic washing programs, plus the ability to independently adjust the temperature up to +95 ° C, increase the volume of water, or add pre-wash.
- Select the number of rinse cycles from 2 to 5.
- Foam control and leakage protection.
- There is a closed hatch sensor that does not allow the washing to be started if the window is not properly locked.
- The presence of "child" castle.
- The declared service life is 15 years.
Minuses:
- A small hatch through which it is inconvenient to lay laundry.
- High cost - from 56 to 64 thousand rubles.
- Suppressing the imbalance with a small tank capacity makes the spin ineffective - things remain wet.
Zanussi FCS 1020 C - the smallest machine under the sink
The “growth” of this crumb is 67 cm, and the width is small (50 cm), so that it fits easily under almost any sink.
Of course, there is only 3 kg of linen in it, but the functionality of the compact Zanussi is quite an adult. Depending on the degree of fullness of the drum, she herself selects the amount of water and regulates the foaming.
Pros:
- High efficiency of washing and spin.
- Economical water consumption and power consumption of only 510 kWh at full load.
- Ability to manually add another rinse or spin cycle.
- The drum speed is freely adjustable up to a maximum of 1000 rpm.
- You can manually adjust the water temperature for individual washing modes.
- Suppressing the imbalance prevents the typewriter from jumping and vibrating during the spin process.
Minuses:
- There is no timer counting down the time until the end of the cycle.
- Lack of fast modes - the shortest cycle takes at least 40 minutes.
- In the door cuff constantly accumulates water, which will have to wipe by hand after each wash.
- Cost in the range of 30-40 thousand rubles.
Electrolux EWC 1350 - economical machine with a powerful spin
Functional washing machine in a compact format is quite quiet operation (53 dB for washing and 74 in the spin mode).
The dimensions of the ШхВ model are quite standard for such equipment - 50x67 cm, but the depth is increased to 51. All 4 legs are height adjustable, so the machine can be easily set to the level even on an uneven floor.
Pros:
- Easy control, despite the abundance of various programs (13 modes, plus spin, as well as low-temperature and "hand wash").
- Delayed start with the ability to choose a delay of 3 or 6 hours, or simply set the end of the cycle, which is much more convenient.
- You can independently change the temperature of the basic programs.
- Very effective spin at high speeds (up to 1300 min-1 with the ability to control), and this despite the small volume of the drum 27 liters.
- When properly installed, it does not jump and does not drive on the floor during work.
- Consumption class A - when fully loaded, the power consumption does not exceed 570 kWh.
- It is reliable enough, and with daily use it can serve at least 5-6 years.
Minuses:
- Long cycles - even when choosing the fastest program, the wash takes at least an hour.
- There is no filter in front of the drain pump, which is why it is constantly clogged with debris.
- Price 35-40 thousand rubles.
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